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Kittle, McCaffrey Back in Action as Purdy Leads Fiery 49ers Practice
sports2 days ago

Kittle, McCaffrey Back in Action as Purdy Leads Fiery 49ers Practice

Two stars return to 49ers practice—George Kittle off PUP and Christian McCaffrey back after a planned rest—fueling a spirited session led by Brock Purdy, who traded pointed banter with Fred Warner before delivering a big gain to Deebo Samuel. Purdy’s leadership and Kittle’s reconnect with the offense boost hopes for sharper two-tight-end looks, while McCaffrey’s load-management plan is on display. The 49ers head to Week 1 in Melbourne vs. the Rams; Nick Bosa is ramping up behind the scenes, Romello Height is out with an undisclosed injury, and undrafted James Thompson Jr. is pushing to earn a roster spot as decisions loom.

via The San Francisco Standard|
#49ers#brock-purdy#christian-mccaffrey
McCaffrey’s practice pause signals a calculated contract move, not just an injury
sports7 days ago

McCaffrey’s practice pause signals a calculated contract move, not just an injury

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has missed practice with “tightness,” but coach Kyle Shanahan says it isn’t a hold-out for a contract adjustment. The piece argues the absence is a strategic hold-in aimed at securing future guaranteed money after market-setting deals for Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs, weighing injury risk against the player’s and team’s long-term security.

via NBC Sports|
#christian-mccaffrey#contract-hold-in#kyle-shanahan
McCaffrey’s Tightness Is Real, Not a Worry, as 49ers Release Khalil Herbert
sports8 days ago

McCaffrey’s Tightness Is Real, Not a Worry, as 49ers Release Khalil Herbert

Rapoport says McCaffrey’s tightness is real but not a concern, and any hold-in chatter is coincidence; the 49ers released veteran Khalil Herbert after preseason, signaling confidence in their star back. McCaffrey is set for a $12.5 million non-guaranteed salary this season under a 2024 extension through 2027, after a standout 2022-2025 run that includes 1,202 rushing yards and 10 TDs last season, though durability has been a recurring theme, including a 2024 Achilles issue that limited him to four games.

via New York Post|
#christian-mccaffrey#hold-in#khalil-herbert
Is Christian McCaffrey Holding In for a Richer 49ers Contract?
sports8 days ago

Is Christian McCaffrey Holding In for a Richer 49ers Contract?

Speculation from Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio (and Chris Simms) suggests Christian McCaffrey may be holding in to pressure a new guaranteed contract, arguing his $12.5 million base with no guarantees lags behind the RB market after Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs. His week-long absence with “muscle tightness” adds to the timing, while the 49ers weigh guaranteeing future years given his heavy workload (400+ touches in recent seasons). The piece casts this as potential leverage for a sweeter deal rather than a simple injury, leaving how San Francisco responds uncertain.

via Niners Nation|
#christian-mccaffrey#contract-extension#hold-in
49ers Camp Notes: Shanahan’s Recovery, McCaffrey’s Workload, and a Battle for Roles
nfl27 days ago

49ers Camp Notes: Shanahan’s Recovery, McCaffrey’s Workload, and a Battle for Roles

Albert Breer’s camp notebook shows the 49ers adjusting to Kyle Shanahan’s partial absence as he recovers from a car crash, with Brock Purdy guiding the offense under Kubiak’s oversight, while the team navigates WR injuries, rookie depth behind Christian McCaffrey at RB, and a bolstered back seven, hoping young players like Stribling, Cowing, Watkins, Williams, Collins, West and Height push for roles as Nick Bosa nears 11-on-11 work.

via Sports Illustrated|
#49ers#christian-mccaffrey#injuries
McCaffrey: Workload managed in practice, not game day
sports2 months ago

McCaffrey: Workload managed in practice, not game day

McCaffrey says workload should be managed between games—through practice rhythm and training—since players face a 17-game season, with game days about winning and between-game prep setting the pace. After a 2024 injury-plagued stretch, he played every game in 2025 and remains focused on sustaining peak performance, eyeing a potential 1,000-yard rushing and receiving season.

via NBC Sports|
#christian-mccaffrey#nfl#practice-vs-games
Kaelon Black aims to prove Shanahan right after 49ers draft backlash
sports3 months ago

Kaelon Black aims to prove Shanahan right after 49ers draft backlash

San Francisco drafted Indiana RB Kaelon Black with the 90th pick, drawing backlash, but coach Kyle Shanahan defended the selection as a rightful evaluation. Black says the criticism fuels him to prove the coach right, coming off a 1,040-yard, 10-TD season in 2025, and he’s expected to push for a role behind Christian McCaffrey, potentially earning more early-down work if he proves his value.

via NFL.com|
#christian-mccaffrey#kaelon-black#kyle-shanahan
McCaffrey Caps Comeback Season with Comeback Player of the Year Honor
sports6 months ago

McCaffrey Caps Comeback Season with Comeback Player of the Year Honor

Christian McCaffrey was named Comeback Player of the Year at NFL Honors after a remarkable 2025 rebound from a 2024 season cut short by injuries. He won 31 of 50 first‑place votes (395 points), beating out Aidan Hutchinson, Dak Prescott, Trevor Lawrence and Stefon Diggs. After missing 13 games in 2024, he started all 17 in 2025, rushing 311 times for 1,202 yards and 10 TDs, and adding 102 receptions for 924 yards and seven receiving TDs (2,126 yards from scrimmage), while leading the NFL in receiving yards by a running back. He became the first 49ers player to win the award since Garrison Hearst in 2001 and the first non-quarterback winner since Keenan Allen in 2017.

via NBC Sports|
#2025-season#christian-mccaffrey#come-back-player-of-the-year
McCaffrey Clinches Comeback Player of the Year After 2025 Revival
sports6 months ago

McCaffrey Clinches Comeback Player of the Year After 2025 Revival

Christian McCaffrey won the Comeback Player of the Year for the 2025 season, becoming the first running back to claim the award since 2001, after a healthy year with the 49ers that saw 1,202 rushing yards and 10 rushing TDs, plus 102 receptions for 924 yards. San Francisco went 12-5 and made the playoffs before a divisional-round exit. Finalists included Stefon Diggs, Aidan Hutchinson, Trevor Lawrence and Dak Prescott, with one vote for Philip Rivers. In the postseason, McCaffrey had 83 rushing yards in two games and 11 receptions for 105 yards with two TDs.

via Bleacher Report|
#2025-season#christian-mccaffrey#comeback-player-of-the-year
NFC Storms Back to Clinch Pro Bowl Victory in SF
sports6 months ago

NFC Storms Back to Clinch Pro Bowl Victory in SF

Team NFC rallied from an 18-point halftime deficit to beat Team AFC 66-52 in the Pro Bowl Games flag football in San Francisco, with 49ers stars Christian McCaffrey, Kyle Juszczyk, Trent Williams, Luke Gifford, and Jon Weeks contributing; the NFC outscored the AFC 30-8 in the second half, capped by a fourth-quarter Hurts-to-Lamb TD that sealed the win. Kittle was listed as a Pro Bowler but did not play due to injury. Jerry Rice coached the NFC and Steve Young coached the AFC; the event marked the first Pro Bowl Games during Super Bowl week. Replays air on ESPN networks, with next year’s Pro Bowl headed to Los Angeles at SoFi Stadium.

via 49ers.com|
#christian-mccaffrey#flag-football#pro-bowl
49ers Duo Lands AP Award Finalist Nods After 2025 Campaign
sports7 months ago

49ers Duo Lands AP Award Finalist Nods After 2025 Campaign

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey was named a finalist for MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, and Comeback Player of the Year, while head coach Kyle Shanahan earned a finalist spot for AP Coach of the Year after guiding the team to 12 regular-season wins. Winners will be revealed at the NFL Honors on Feb. 5. McCaffrey highlighted a historic 2025 season with 1,202 rushing yards, 102 receptions for 924 yards, 7 rushing TDs, and 2,126 yards from scrimmage, including a franchise-record 413 touches and multiple 100+ reception seasons; Shanahan was praised for leadership despite injuries, with players calling it his best coaching year.

via 49ers.com|
#ap-mvp-finalist#ap-offensive-player-of-the-year-finalist#christian-mccaffrey
AP's 2025 NFL Honors Finalists: MVP Showdown Leads Eight Award Categories
sports7 months ago

AP's 2025 NFL Honors Finalists: MVP Showdown Leads Eight Award Categories

AP revealed finalists for eight 2025 NFL awards, led by five MVP contenders (Allen, Lawrence, Maye, McCaffrey, Stafford). Other finalists span Defensive and Offensive Player of the Year, Offensive and Defensive Rookies, Comeback Player, and Coach categories, with the Walter Payton Man of the Year and Hall of Fame class to be announced during NFL Honors on Feb. 5, including a red-carpet show.

via NFL.com|
#christian-mccaffrey#drake-maye#josh-allen